Moderation

"Let your moderation be known unto all men" (Philippians 4:5). These words of exhortation were from our brother, the apostle Paul many years ago, but they still mean the same to this day. Because of our belief, teaching and faith, we ought to be well- behaved, disciplined at home, work-places and neighbourhood, as well as at our gatherings.

Unfortunately, it is not always so, as we have noticed; we tend to have double standards (2 Cor 10:1; Gal 5:22). As Christians we should avoid those old ways of this wicked and corrupt world of which we used to be part. Most brethren and sisters have failed at times to make their moderate and reasonable lives a testimony to the gospel which they believe and teach. They pretend to be hard workers in their Master's field, but serve him with a hidden agenda, such as popularity. The shepherds seem not always to be interested in the care of their flocks. Preaching is not taken as a command from Jesus

(Mark 16:16). Our time is spent on petty issues that do not build up the growth of our ecclesias.

How can the people know the word if the word is not preached? We must display Christ-like qualities in our lives. We know the truth, so let truth and love be examples to those outside in the world (Phil 2:15).

Bro Ambrose Tanyepana (Bulawayo, Zimbabwe)